Ready Mix Records heads to Algeria for release number 232 on the imprint, a shimmering original track titled 'Mirage' by Ephlum & Areslan, remixed by BiGz, Dogus Cihan, 7even (GR) and Haris Kate.
Algiers-based DJ, producer and electronic musician Ephlum joins forces with respected string player (and member of the Algerian National Orchestra) Arelsan for the captivating 'Mirage', which perfectly lives up to its name, like a sonic heat-haze dancing upon an infinite horizon. Warm, expansive pads and subtle ethnic percussion touches make way for Areslan's soaring live solos played on a traditional Arabic (Oud), a classical Ottoman (Baglama also known as a Saz) and an electric guitar.
Ready Mix founder BiGz plays on the hypnotic quality of 'Mirage', settling into a languid yet compelling groove, before Areslan and his strings take center stage.
Next up, Turkish producer Dogus Cihan provides a darker and more foreboding version of 'Mirage', with growling sawtooth synths and heavy drums.
Greek artist 7even (GR) fires up a delightfully crunchy arrangement, taking 'Mirage' into late-night territory- this is one for the house steppers.
Finally, fellow Greek producer Haris Kate slows the tempo and gives Areslan's strings a distinctly live-jammed quality, creating a beautifully organic, slow-motion vibe.
Whichever way you like 'em, enjoy those live strings, people!
Algiers-based DJ, producer and electronic musician Ephlum joins forces with respected string player (and member of the Algerian National Orchestra) Arelsan for the captivating 'Mirage', which perfectly lives up to its name, like a sonic heat-haze dancing upon an infinite horizon. Warm, expansive pads and subtle ethnic percussion touches make way for Areslan's soaring live solos played on a traditional Arabic (Oud), a classical Ottoman (Baglama also known as a Saz) and an electric guitar.
Ready Mix founder BiGz plays on the hypnotic quality of 'Mirage', settling into a languid yet compelling groove, before Areslan and his strings take center stage.
Next up, Turkish producer Dogus Cihan provides a darker and more foreboding version of 'Mirage', with growling sawtooth synths and heavy drums.
Greek artist 7even (GR) fires up a delightfully crunchy arrangement, taking 'Mirage' into late-night territory- this is one for the house steppers.
Finally, fellow Greek producer Haris Kate slows the tempo and gives Areslan's strings a distinctly live-jammed quality, creating a beautifully organic, slow-motion vibe.
Whichever way you like 'em, enjoy those live strings, people!
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